One-Pot Tomato Spinach Pasta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A simple, one-pan pasta with sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh spinach, and garlic for a weeknight staple. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs spaghetti, cherry tomatoes, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz spaghetti
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to skillet and cook for 3 minutes until they begin to soften and release juices.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then add drained spaghetti and 2 cups fresh spinach.
5. Step 5: Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens, adding reserved pasta water as needed to reach desired consistency.
6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp salt and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.